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Cliff Griffith

1916 – 1996

Racecar driver

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About Cliff Griffith

Lived 1916 – 1996 (aged 79). Cliff Griffith was an American formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.

Cliff Griffith (February 6, 1916 in Nineveh, Indiana – January 23, 1996 in Rochester, Indiana) was an American racecar driver.

Griffith served in the United States Army during the Second World War.

Griffith drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1950–1952, 1956 and 1961 seasons with 19 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in each of those years except 1950. He finished in the top-ten eight times, with his best finish in fourth position, in 1950 at Springfield. His best Indy finish was ninth in 1952.

Prior to joining USAC, Griffith won a pair of championships on the Midwest Dirt Track Racing Association circuit behind the wheel of Hector Honore's legendary sprint car known as the "Black Deuce".

Indy 500 results

World Championship career summary The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Griffith participated in three World Championship races. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cliff Griffith?

racecar driver

When was Cliff Griffith born?

Cliff Griffith was born on 6 February 1916 in Nineveh.

When did Cliff Griffith die?

Cliff Griffith died on 23 January 1996 in Rochester.

What was Cliff Griffith's occupation?

Cliff Griffith was a formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.

What nationality was Cliff Griffith?

Cliff Griffith was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cliff Griffith

· Wikidata: Q173694

· DBpedia: Cliff Griffith

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